Burgundy
Tomorrow I will be off to Burgundy. I’ll be visiting a few good places and will post musings on my return. But tonight: Vosne-Romanée 1997, Rene Engel A lovely …
Chablis
I haven’t had a better string of Chablis than these last few Fevres in a period of time. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Cote Bouguerots” 2000, Domaine William Fevre This …
General
For breakfast today I had bacon chops from Sillfield Farm. These are really just thick-cut pieces of back bacon, but I found them quite delicious. They just require frying …
Loire
Another day, another Savennières. This seems a lot less extreme than the Eric Morgat. Savennières Chateau de Chamboureau “Cuvée d’Avant” 2004, Pierre Soulez This has classic Savennières aromas, dampness, …
Beer
I just love it. The Meantime Brewey hit the spot once again. India Pale Ale 7.5%, Meantime Brewery A delightful, golden hue. Smells richly hopped, full of flowers and …
Rants
At six this morning smoking in public places was banned in England. This includes pubs and even private clubs. Much as I approve of the boozers I visit from …
Recipes
Tonight we made goong cha nam pla again. However, this time we used the biggest king prawns we could find at Borough Market. Turns out this was not optimal, …
Buying recommendations
My apologies for not having recommendations for the last couple of months. I can only plead illness as an excuse. Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2001, Fulgni: One for those …
Burgundy
The best premier cru of Pernand-Vergelesses from its best producer in a good year. Should be good, but is it nice? Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Ile des Vergelesses 2002, Domaine …
Loire
It is weird old stuff, Savennieres, and Eric Morgat is particularly weird. Mind you, so is Soulez. And Baumard. And Papin… Savennieres “L’Enclos” 2004, Eric Morgat Hell’s bells, this …
